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Explore 1,416 grant opportunities available in California

Sidewalk Vendor Formalization Grant Program
$5,000
Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to eligible sidewalk vendors in unincorporated Los Angeles County to help them comply with new regulations and recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Start-Up and Expansion Grants
$150,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in California to establish or expand school breakfast and summer meal programs, particularly in areas with high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
School Breakfast Program and Summer Meals Start-Up and Expansion Grants
$15,000
California Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to school food authorities in California to start or expand programs that deliver nutritious meals to students, particularly in areas with high rates of free or reduced-price meal eligibility.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Helping Justice-Involved Reenter Employment 2.0
$9,500,000
California Workforce Development Board (CWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations that support individuals transitioning from incarceration to stable employment through training, apprenticeships, and supportive services in California.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Arts Transportation Grant
Contact for amount
City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Santa Monica schools and nonprofit organizations for transportation costs, enabling local students and residents to access cultural venues across Los Angeles County.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$495,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on coastal wetland and seagrass ecology, specifically targeting member universities in California to enhance natural resource management and national security in Pacific Coast ecosystems, particularly in the Mariana Archipelago.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program (GCA) – G26
$30,000,000
California Department of Parks and Recreation
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public agencies, nonprofits, and tribal governments in California to support the sustainable management and enjoyment of off-highway vehicle recreation while preserving natural resources.

Education
Nonprofits
For The Monitoring Of Federally Listed Beach-Nesting Birds On Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California
$1,645,849
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for California-based organizations with expertise in shorebird monitoring to conduct research on endangered beach-nesting birds at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, supporting conservation efforts and environmental stewardship.

Natural Resources
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Community Service Grants
$100,000
City of Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Elk Grove residents, enabling them to deliver essential public services and community-based arts programs during the fiscal year 2026-2027.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Event Sponsorship Grants
Contact for amount
City of Elk Grove
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Elk Grove for hosting community events that promote cultural, social, or economic vitality and are accessible to all residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gilroy Assistance League Grant Program
$5,000
Gilroy Assistance League
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations and schools in South Santa Clara County that provide educational, recreational, or supportive services to youth aged 18 and under.

Youth
Nonprofits
Marin Cultural Association (MCA) Arts Grants Program
$10,000
Marin Cultural Association
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to artists and nonprofit arts organizations in Marin County, California, to enhance community-centered arts programming and cultural participation.

Arts
Individuals
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to public entities in California for the cleanup and remediation of legacy disposal sites that were closed before current landfill regulations were established.

Environment
County governments
Listos California Regional Grant (LM) – Coastal
$1,500,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in California's Coastal Region to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience among underserved communities facing heightened risks from natural and man-made disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Listos California Regional Grant (LL) – Southern
$300,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Southern California that help vulnerable communities prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Listos California Tribal Grant (LI) Program
$125,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to federally-recognized tribes and nonprofit organizations in California to improve disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts within their communities.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Listos California Statewide Grant (LS) Program
$750,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support disaster preparedness and resilience for vulnerable communities across California, particularly those at high risk from natural hazards.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Listos California Regional Grant (LN) – Inland
$300,000
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
State

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits in California's Inland Region to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience for vulnerable communities affected by emergencies.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program
$750,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to California local governments for the cleanup and remediation of closed waste disposal sites that pose risks to public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Program
$75,000
City of El Centro Community Services Department Economic Development Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in El Centro to deliver essential public services aimed at assisting low- to moderate-income individuals and addressing community needs such as homelessness prevention, youth programs, and health services.

Community Development
Nonprofits

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